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To Write Love on Her Arms
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To Write Love on Her Arms

2015-03-13 · 118 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Music

The story follows 19-year-old Renee who has always loved fairy tales: the idea of a princess, a hero and a happily ever after. But Renee’s life is that of a darker tale: she’s a young woman battling addiction, depression and self-injury. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy balanced with harsh reality, the movie follows Renee on her courageous journey towards recovery.

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Directors
Nathan Frankowski
Production companies
Noble Pictures, Two Streets Entertainment, Valencia Motion Pictures, Birchwood Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,400,000

Top Cast

Kat DenningsKat DenningsRenee Yohe
Chad Michael MurrayChad Michael MurrayJamie Tworkowski
Rupert FriendRupert FriendDavid McKenna
Corbin BleuCorbin BleuMackey
Mark SaulMark SaulDylan
Juliana HarkavyJuliana HarkavyJessie
Samantha CastroYoung Jessie
Will PeltzWill PeltzSean
J. LaRoseJ. LaRoseEcho
Rus BlackwellRus BlackwellConrad Willard
Brian Patrick ClarkeBrian Patrick ClarkeTom Yohe
Kristi EngelmannKristi EngelmannAmanda
Michelle LaBretNikki
Whitney GoinWhitney GoinDena Yohe
Katherine SheplerKatherine SheplerApril Yohe
Chelsea TalmadgeChelsea TalmadgeAmbrosia
Luis Antonio HowardLuis Antonio HowardJessie's Father
Isabella IannuzziYoung Renee
Lindsey RiesenTeenage Renee
Juan SantosMichael's Father

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